Former School Board member Daniels returns to fill vacant seat

The Sweet Home School Board has appointed Jenny Daniels to a vacancy left by Ben Emmert.

Emmert is moving to Nebraska where his wife, Amanda, is serving her residency as a psychiatrist. She just graduated from COMP-Northwest in Lebanon. He had worked for Cascade Timber Consulting.

Emmert succeeded Daniels representing the Liberty area after she declined to run for office again. He did not file but entered the race late as a write-in candidate, winning the office in May 2017. He took office July 1.

Daniels will serve until June 30, 2019. The district will hold an election in May to comple...